Explore the Family Name Scoby
The meaning of Scoby
English (North Yorkshire): variant of Scobie. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Scoby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scoby has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 32,380 nationally and increased to 33,645 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by about 3.91%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also went up slightly from 670 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, marking an increase of about 1.04%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #33,645 | -3.91% |
| Count | 670 | 677 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scoby
The ethnicity distribution associated with this surname also underwent changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no representation in the categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White comprised the majority, though their number decreased from 62.99% in 2000 to 60.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 32.24% to 33.83%. Another noticeable change was in the Hispanic category, where there was a significant increase from 1.19% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races saw a decline from 2.54% to 2.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.99% | 60.41% | -4.1% |
| Black | 32.24% | 33.83% | 4.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.36% | 98.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.22% | -12.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |